Developing Management Skills, 10th edition
Published by Pearson (March 5, 2019) © 2020
  • David A. Whetten
  • Kim S. Cameron

Title overview

For principles of management courses.

Skills development for tomorrow's managers

Designed for all skill levels and learning styles, Developing Management Skills has become the standard text for learning hands-on management. It helps students apply knowledge to real-world situations, connect concepts to their own lives, and experience theory in a tactile and engaging way.

The 10th Edition features updated, contemporary examples; new skill assessments and cases; updated research; and tangible goals for students to work toward. By focusing on the essential skills for success, students will see what managers actually “do” and how they transform concepts into actionable techniques.

Hallmark features of this title

An emphasis on key managerial skills

  • Chapters are organized into 3 parts (personal, interpersonal and group skills) so students can see how certain abilities relate to one another.
  • A 5-Step Learning Model promotes a personalized, hands-on educational experience that addresses skill assessment, learning, analysis, practice and application.

A focus on developing those skills

  • An Employability Skills Matrix Grid provides a visual guide to features that support the development of skills today's employers are looking for.
  • Skill Assessment Surveys let students assess their abilities and identify ones they need to focus on.
  • Emphasize the Skill Application, Behavioral Guidelines, and Summary Models boxes help students put concepts into action and aid in their studying.

New and updated features of this title

Guidance on contemporary challenges

  • UPDATED: Discussion of our current economic climate's changing management protocol. This includes guidance on how to accept new goals, ideas, and approaches; invigorate individuals who feel left behind; and help “survivors” of a downsizing.
  • UPDATED: A focus on diversity and inclusion. Each chapter, case, exercise and role play has been updated to focus on international perspectives and gender, so that the material is more inclusive.
  • UPDATED: References ensure students have the latest information on events and issues in the business world.

A focus on developing management skills

  • UPDATED: Learning Objectives keep readers focused in every chapter.
  • NEW and UPDATED: Cases, Exercises, and Creative Problem-Solving Practice scenarios help students to understand and apply chapter concepts.

Key features

Features of MyLab Management for the 10th Edition

  • NEW: Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook, available with MyLab, which lets students read, highlight and take notes all in one place, even when offline.

Table of contents

Introduction: The Critical Role of Management Skills

PART 1: PERSONAL SKILLS
1. Developing Self-Awareness
2. Managing Stress and Well-Being
3. Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

PART 2: SOLVING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
4. Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
5. Gaining Power and Influence
6. Motivating Performance
7. Negotiating and Resolving Conflict

PART 3: GROUP SKILLS
8. Empowering and Engaging Others
9. Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
10. Leading Positive Change

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